Rural Law Online Drought Support Resources
Rural Law Online provides a number of resources to assist rural Australians affected by drought, these include:
- A free online service with lawyers from around Australia available to answer online any legal question you may have. Vist our National Drought Law Forum.
- Dowload a copy of our brochure A Guide to Legal Services for Rural Australia - Free and Low Cost Legal Advice and Referral Services. Select either a low resolution copy for quick download or print quality version.
- Go to the Drought section of the website which provides information on Commonwealth and Victorian drought assistance programs.
Other Drought Support Services
Below is a list of just some of the services which provide information, assistance and support for people affected by drought.
Australian General Practitioners Network - Mental Health Support for Drought Affected Communities Initiative
A network of Community Support Workers in 43 Divisions of General Practice in drought affected areas, providing crisis counselling and pathways to appropriate mental health care, community awareness and education programs. A key partner of the initiative is beyondblue.
AWI drought resources
The Australian Wool Innovation Limited (AWI) website has a section on drought resources.
Beyondblue - the national depression initiative
Help for depression in rural areas - Beyondblue (the national depression initiative) have a section with a comprehensive list of phone numbers and websites that you may find helpful, including Centrelink, Relationships Australia and counselling services.
Centrelink Drought Assistance
Centrelink Drought Assistance - access information, publications and application forms for help from the Australian Government.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australian Government Drought Assistance - (DAFF)
DAFF - Australian Government Drought Assistance. The Australian Government is supporting drought-affected farmers and rural communities through income support, interest rate relief and free personal and financial counselling. Information regarding the New Drought Package, drought assistance to small business and latest Exceptional Circumstances areas/maps can be located on the DAFF website or on the Centrelink Drought Assistance Line on 13 23 16. You can also download a PDF of their detailed booklet Drought Assistance - A summary of measures provided by Australian, State and Territory.
depressioNet
depressioNet - information, help and support for people who have depression or are depressed.
DPI Drought Apprenticeship Retention Bonus
DPI Drought Apprenticeship Retention Bonus - a bonus of $1,500 is available to businesses in EC declared areas, which directly provide services to the farming industry, which have apprentices.
DPI Drought Support and Assistance Contacts
DPI Drought support and assistance contacts - list of government organisations, counselling services and other assistance services (includes contact names, phone numbers and website links).
MLA drought resources
Meat & Livestock Australia drought resources - market information and technical information about stock management in dry times.
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Rural Financial Counselling Service - Rural Financial Counsellors provide free, independent financial assessment for farming families and small rural businesses faced with difficult decisions. Your local Rural Financial Counsellor is trained to help you and your family identify and assess the various options available whilst adhering to the strictest of professional confidence. Find a Rural Financial Counsellor close to you.
Rural R&D Corporation Drought Portal
Access practical tools and research results for dealing with drought. Pages on climate change, water use efficiency, pasture management and feeding livestock.
www.drought.org.au
VFF has a new website (www.drought.org.au) for farmers affected by drought. Access information on all State and Federal Government assistance measures and information about community support services, an online discussion forum and place to exchange feed and employment needs.
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